bert
Registered User
Really? You think hoffman would be disappointed at playing more mins on the second line? That doesn't sound right to me. Guys that get to this level want to be the best, and thrive on challenges. Playing sheltered mins on the rookie line 10 mins a night might be comfortable, but it's not where Hoffman likely wants to be if he believes in himself.
Playing 10 sheltered mins a night doesn't make them the 2nd line. They are having more success in their current role than our second line, but that is very different than being our second line.
I know any player on a hot streak like he is compared to the rest of his career wont want to be moved off the current line yes. Its only sheltered in defensive zone faceoffs they roll 4 lines for the most part. He is on the PP again what more would the player want? I wouldn't want to play with guys that are ineffective right now opposed to guys im ripping it up with that's for sure.